New M-theory Backgrounds with Frozen Moduli
| dc.creator | Dine, Michael | |
| dc.creator | Silverstein, Eva | |
| dc.date | 1997-12-17 | |
| dc.date | 1997-12-22 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T04:23:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T04:23:59Z | |
| dc.description | We propose examples, which involve orbifolds by elements of the U-duality group, with M-theory moduli fixed at the eleven-dimensional Planck scale. We begin by reviewing asymmetric orbifold constructions in perturbative string theory, which fix radial moduli at the string scale. Then we consider non-perturbative aspects of those backgrounds (brane probes and the orbifold action from the eleven-dimensional point of view). This leads us to consider mutually non-perturbative group actions. Using a combination of dualities, matrix theory, and ideas for the generalization of the perturbative orbifold prescription, we present evidence that the examples we construct are consistent M-theory backgrounds. In particular we argue that there should be consistent non-supersymmetric compactifications of M-theory. | |
| dc.description | 13 pages, harvmac big, references added | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9712166 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9712166 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/55245 | |
| dc.subject | High Energy Physics - Theory | |
| dc.title | New M-theory Backgrounds with Frozen Moduli | |
| dc.type | text |